Primary 4 5.10.18

Hello everyone
We have had a very busy week in Primary 4! We just performed our Harvest Assembly to Primaries 5, 6 and 7. The children sang beautifully and performed spectacularly! We were very proud teachers 🙂 Well done everyone!

Parents’ nights are next Wednesday from 5-7:30pm and Thursday from 4-6:30pm. We are looking forward to meeting with you then. If you haven’t booked an appointment yet please contact the school office.

In PE the children have been developing their skills in Handball. They have been working very well as part of small teams. On Wednesday 31st October we will all be attending a Handball Festival and playing games against other schools. Keep practising P4! 🙂

This week we have been learning about the science of floating and sinking. We discussed what items we thought might float or sink and there were a few surprises! We learned that the weight of the objects wasn’t always important but that the materials the objects were made out of and their DENSITY were very important. Today we are using Plasticine to make Viking long boats. We will then test them to see if they float!

Next week there will be no spelling homework. This will resume again after the October Holidays. Maths homework will be a task on the website “Studyladder”. Children have their username and password in their homework diaries.

Reminders:

Outdoor PE – Tuesday
Indoor PE – Thursday
Parents’ evenings – Wednesday and Thursday evening
No spelling homework next week.
Maths due Friday (StudyLadder)
Have a lovely weekend.

Miss Clark & Miss Donaldson

Primary 6 Podcast 05/10/18

Welcome to the Primary 6 podcast all about our cross country and all the things we’ve been working on this week. This week starring in our podcast is Joe, Meghan, Rhys, Sophie and a big thank you to Mrs Harding!

Mr Woodward and Mrs Harman

Primary 3 5.10.18

Primary three have been scientists this week, experimenting with the water cycle and observing evaporation and condensation happening before their very eyes. We have been learning about making experiments fair.

We even pretended we were a water droplet going through the first two stages of the water cycle this week in Writing. The imagination and words used to describe the process were very good.

Our Harvest assembly is coming along nicely. Just a reminder that this is not a parent assembly, and is for the rest of the school. Our parent assembly will be in the new year.

 

Reminders:

Parent’s night next Wednesday and Thursday.

Halloween Disco money due in if your child wishes to go.

Please name and label clothing.

October holidays begin on the 15th October for one week.

On outdoor PE days for P3M/S please remember the children should come prepared with suitable clothes as it is getting colder.

 

We look forward to seeing you all next week.

Thank you for your continued support,

Miss Smith, Mrs Smith and Ms Matheson

Cross Country success

We had  great success at today’s Cross Country event at Dechmont Law. Despite the weather conditions ( perfect cross country weather some would say!) we saw Makayla Thomson and Elisavet Marcoci win Gold and Silver in the girls P6  race and Casey Core win Gold in the boys P6 event.  What a superb effort and Elisavet and Casey pipped their opponents on the finish line which was very exciting to watch.  Everyone else did so well especially as many were taking part in this type of race for the first time.   As winners at this event last year we took 10 P7 runners back to event to represent the Deans Cluster in the P7 West Lothian race.  This was a much tougher race and we are so proud of the effort they all put in.  We need to wait until all the results have been checked to see if our P6s have won the team event this year and we are keeping our fingers and toes crossed.

If anyone now has the running bug please see the information that was handed to all runners at the end about local sessions or come and see Mrs Ferguson and I can help.

Well done to all!

Mrs Ferguson

Primary One 2nd October 2018

Thank you again to all the visitors we had to our Open Afternoon/Morning last Thursday and Friday.  The children loved showing you around the classes and letting you have a go at some of the activities they do every day.

This week we will be moving on from our work on ‘Our School’ and will be beginning to focus on ‘Myself’.  The children will be writing personal stories about themselves, drawing pictures of themselves in the craft area and creating characters based on themselves to use in the construction area.  We will also we using play dough to create the features of our faces and making up stories using our photographs.

In Maths this week we will be beginning to work on the concept of addition as combining sets.  At home you can help with this through discussion about every day items like adding the number of plates and spoons on the table or the shoes and coats when getting ready in the morning.

Our sounds this week will be m and e.  We will be looking around for things that start with these sounds and forming them in sand, paint and in jotters.  Again you can help at home by asking your child if they can think of anything in the home that starts with these sounds.

Please remember that Parent Consultations will be held next Wednesday and Thursday.  Please book your slot using the link you were provided on the letter that came home with your child.

Reminders for next week-

Monday-Indoor gym

Tuesday-New Reading book issued.

Wednesday-Parent Consultation

Thursday-Parent Consultation

Could children please bring their Reading book in their reading folder every day as we may have time for extra Reading sessions throughout the week.

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss Pringle, Mrs Oliver, Miss Christy and Mrs Steel

Primary 2 update

This week we are continuing practising our 1960s dance moves and the children will be putting together their own routines.  It’s sure to be lots of fun!

In maths we are working on really getting to know all the numbers which add together to make another number ( number bonds).  For example, the children will be trying to find all the possible numbers which add together to make 9 or 10.

In writing on Thursday we are going to be learning how to write a set of instructions for making a sandwich.  To help us, we will be making and tasting jam sandwiches.

Homework will be discussed and shared in class on Thursday so please could you make sure it is completed by then.  Reading books and homework jotters should be taken into class every day.

Thank you for your support in making sure the children have PE kit.  Indoor PE is on a Tuesday and outdoor PE is on a Wednesday (Miss Rafferty’s class) and a Thursday (Mrs Muir’s class).

Lastly please could you ensure the children bring water and not juice to school. Thank you.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the parents evenings next week,

Mrs Muir and Miss Rafferty.

 

Primary 5 28.9.18

This week Primary 5 have been learning mapping skills.  We have been looking at keys and how to draw maps from a birds eye view.  We have started looking at maps of Great Britain to record key facts like mountains, rivers and captial cities.

 

In maths we have been looking at place value and numbers within 99 999.

In Language this week we have looked at character descriptions based on the Spiderwick Chronicles.  We have been looking at vocabulary, recording adjectives and have written our own character description of the Boggart for our writing display.

In PE we have started learning badminton skills.

Our homework this week is:

Spelling – Look,Cover, Write and Check and 2 other activities from the list.

Continue with Big Homework models.

Maths – Practise times tables.  You can  use https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button.

Continue reading novels.

Have a lovely week

Mrs Jamieson, Mrs Davies

 

Primary 3 28.9.18

We were so disappointed this week that we did not get to go to our Multisports Festival due to the weather not being on our side. We have a feeling Summer Winter did not want to be left alone whilst we were away and so made sure it rained hard all day! Hopefully this will be rescheduled for later in the term. Thank you so much for everyone coming to school prepared though!

We have been busy practising our songs and words for our school Harvest assembly. We  wrote acrostic poems to share our knowledge about Harvest, some of which you can see in the writing corridor.

Primary 3B (Miss Smith’s class) have been chosen to take part in Futsal every  Tuesday for the next 8 weeks and then Primary 3A (Mrs Smith/ Ms Matheson’s  class) will take part in this next term. We are very excited about this and looking forward to it. Nothing has changed, PE kit on the same days for 3B – Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Parent’s night appointment books are now open and slowly filling, so be sure to book an appointment to come in for a chat. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Thank you for your support,

Miss Smith, Mrs Smith and Ms Matheson

Primary 7

We know have an outstanding display in Primary Seven depicting a beautiful Japanese sunrise behind Mount Fuji. Everyone has been involved with the creation of the display which includes; figures in traditional dress, Japanese temples, carp swimming down a Japanese river all in the shadow of a pretty cherry blossom tree. We are delighted with the overall effect, well done Primary Seven. All the pupils have written letters of thanks to our Japanese visitors. We are pleased to hear that many pupils have started their large homework piece. For those who haven’t started yet, perhaps our lesson on Tsunamis will inspire you.

We are continuing to study Time in maths lessons, please test your child at home to make sure they can do a speedy conversion from the 12 to the 24 hour clock. Within numeracy we are continuing with a variety of problem solving activities using a combination of subtraction, addition, multiplication and division.

Our novel Wonder is still managing to enthral us. We are now on the section of the novel which is told through the voice of the August’s friend Summer. Her section begins with the words of the song Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. We had a thoughtful discussion in class about the lyrics; they certainly gave us a lot to think about.

REMINDERS –

PE – Outdoor Kit Mondays Indoor Kit Wednesdays

Homework – spelling words will be given on Mondays with homework due on Fridays.

Topic Homework – Due Tuesday 9th October . Remember that all pupils will be expected to present their work to the class week commencing 8th October.

Maths – Mrs Wylie’s Calculators – homework due on Thursday 4Th October.

Thank for your continued support.

Primary 4 27.9.18

Hello everyone

Our Harvest assembly rehearsals are now in full swing! If your child has a speaking part in our assembly then their lines are in homework diaries for them to practise. Please encourage your child to learn their words at home. Our assembly will be performed in front of the school only. However we will have an assembly later in the year that parents can attend.

We started to look at play scripts this week in class. The children explored the features of play scripts and how they differ from story books or non-fiction texts. They then worked in a group to read the part of a character in a play. We will be exploring different kinds of play scripts in class further and will soon be performing in front of the class!

In French we have been revising various greetings and also learning some new ways to say hello and goodbye to others including “See you tomorrow” and “see you soon”. Please ask us about these at home 🙂 We have made our own puppets in class using lolly pop sticks and we will use these to help us to greet others.

Reminders –
Spelling (common words) and maths homework – Due Friday
Reading (10 pages in book of your choice)
Learn Assembly words

PE days
Outdoor – Tuesday
Indoor – Thursday

Thank you for your support.

Have a lovely weekend.

Miss Clark & Miss Donaldson

Primary 2 26.9.18

Primary 2 have been getting into the swing of things with 1950 & 60’s music and dance. We have been learning the hand jive, mashed potato, swim and the twist! We had great fun busting our moves in the gym hall to all the classic 1950 & 60’s music. We also spent some time singing some classic nursery rhymes- “There’s a hole in my bucket” this was our favourite!

We have sent new homework activities home this week. Remember the children have two weeks to complete these. Reading, spelling and maths must be completed however the other tasks are optional. Children will receive house points for extra effort. All notes and activities should be recorded in their jotter so they can share them with their peers.

Reminders: P.E kit and water bottles. Also after school clubs have started and we have had a few of the P2’s sign up which is great! We hope you enjoy them.

Miss Rafferty and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 25.9.18

This week Primary 1 are learning the sounds r and m. The children are learning to form these letters correctly, thinking of words containing each sound and starting to blend short words. We are also learning the common words am, me and my.
The children will get out a new reading book today which is to be returned by next Tuesday (2nd October). Please encourage your children to sound out the words and talk about what is happening in the picture.
In maths we are having a focus week on data handling. The children will be making pictograms, venn diagrams and learning about tally marks. Please continue to practise counting forwards and backwards at home.
P.E. is on Mondays. We are now changing the children for this lesson. Please send your child to school with a white T-shirt and black/ navy shorts for this day.
On Thursday (2.15-3.15) and Friday (9-10) you are invited to school for a curriculum event. Miss Pringle will give a short presentation about the Primary 1 curriculum and then you are welcome to join your child in their classroom to see their learning. Both sessions are identical so you only need to come one day.
Thank you for your continued support
Primary 1 teachers

Primary 3 News

Next week we have our P3 Multisports Festival at Deans Community High School. It is taking place on Wednesday 26th September. It will be outside so it is important children are dressed in tracksuit bottoms, a T shirt, fleece, waterproof jacket and trainers. They will also need a water bottle. Children can come to school in their sports kit so that no uniform is mislaid that day. They will have school lunch as normal before leaving and we will bring them back to school for the end of the day.

We had a surprise visitor this week who is currently perched on our cloud observing all the boys and girls whilst they learn about the weather. Her name is Summer Winter and she is not doing too well describing the weather where she comes from so she is hoping to pick up some facts from our own weather experts!

Homework will start again next week with a spelling focus. Reading will also continue and some maths will be given too.

After school clubs start next week too and I believe there is plenty of spaces available so please do get in touch with the school office to enquire if any clubs are still available for your child.

Have a lovely weekend!

Miss Smith, Mrs Smith & Mrs Matheson

Primary 4 20.9.18

Hello everyone

We have had a short but busy week so far in Primary 4! Yesterday we continued learning about Vikings. We learned about how long ships were constructed and the materials that Vikings used to make them. We also learned why it was important that they were so long and narrow. Ask your child if they can tell you why! 🙂 We then continued working on our Viking display by painting a long ship which the Vikings we painted will fit inside. We can’t wait to see this display come together 🙂

We have been revising the importance of using capital letters and full stops correctly. The children identified special words that we know that require a capital letter (proper nouns). Ask your child if they can tell you about any of these special words 🙂

We are beginning to learn about the festival of Harvest. We will be exploring how different countries celebrate Harvest and we will show our learning through creating and performing a Harvest Assembly on Friday 5th October. Please look out for any lines/song words in your child’s homework diary that they may need to learn for the assembly. Please note that this assembly is a school only assembly. There will be another opportunity later on in the year for you to attend your child’s assembly.

Last week we began working with NYCOS (National Youth Choir of Scotland) on music and singing. The children will have a 45 minute session each week until Christmas. This is a great opportunity for the children to learn more about tone, pitch, rhythm and much more!

Reminders:
Homework will resume again as normal next week.
Spelling & maths homework due for Friday.
Reading homework – 10 pages to be read each week and to be recorded on spelling sheet.
PE days – Outdoor PE: Tuesday
Indoor PE: Thursday

Thank you for your support.
Enjoy the rest of your week.

Miss Clark & Miss Donaldson

Primary 2 19.9.18

A huge thank you to all the boys and girls who brought their “share it” jotters back to school on Thursday. It was great to see so many children completing our little exercises across the curriculum. We will be handing out new homework next Monday along with a new reading book. Children will be given 2 weeks to complete the activities again and will also be given the time to share their “share it” jotters with their peers in class.

This week is a short week but we are very busy! Primary 2 are going to be making biscuits, creating shopping lists, designing signs for our old stores and making items from the shops using plasticine.

In maths we are continuing to look at forward and backward numbers. We are also going to answer some questions from the textbook and write answers in our new maths jotters.

In health we are looking at the importance of our friendships and what makes a good friend. In RME we are learning all about Joseph and his technicolour dreamcoat.

Reminders: P.E kits, water bottles, reading books

Thanks, Miss Rafferty and Mrs Muir

After School and Lunchtime Clubs

Information on After School and Lunchtime Clubs has been sent out to families. Response has been poorer than in previous years, so far, so can we encourage you to consider your child/ren joining one of the undermentioned clubs if you haven’t yet done so?  We have a long and proud tradition of providing a large variety of clubs at Carmondean – it would be a great pity if these had to be reduced/curtailed due to lack of take-up.

Monday

Construction (Primary 2-3)

Craft (Primary 4-5)

Cookery (Primary 5)

Art (Primary 5-7)

Junior Dance (Primary 4-5)

Multi Sports (P4-5)

Senior Challenge Group (Identified Children)

Playground Mentors – Lunchtime (Primary 5-6)

 

Tuesday

Sewing (Primary 3-7)

IT Games (Identified Children)

Running

Football (Primary 7)

School Newspaper (Primary 6-7)

 

Wednesday

Spanish ((Primary 5-7)

Junior Challenge Group (Identified Children)

Table Tennis (Primary 5-7)

JRSO – Lunchtime (Primary 6-7)

 

Thursday

Craft (Primary 2-3)

Primary 1 Week beginning 19th September

We hope that you have all had a lovely restful, long weekend!

This week we will be having a focus on consolidating and assessing the work we have done so far in the first few weeks of Primary One. Throughout the year we will have regular weeks where we will revisit sounds, common words and number work that we have learned to ensure that the children have a firm grasp of what has been taught so far.

We will also be continuing our topic of Myself and My School.  Last week we had a focus on school lunches which led us onto a conversation about healthy and unhealthy foods.  This will be built on this week in class through a group tasting session of fruit and vegetables.  We are then planning to discuss our favourites, create graphs showing this and then we will write about something we liked and something we didn’t like.

The majority of you indicated that you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the fortnightly homework sheet so we have made the decision to give everyone a hard copy but also post the homework here on the blog for people who would like to access links for games/songs etc quickly and easily.   Please find the link to this below.  If you have any questions about homework please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Reminders-

-Children will now be changing for PE on a Monday. It would be helpful, if possible if children could come with kit on underneath uniform.  Please name all clothes.

-Our P1 Open Afternoon/Morning will take place next Thursday 27th (pm) and Friday 28th (am).  We would love to see as many parents as possible come and find out a little bit more about what and how your child is learning in P1 this year.

-Reading books will be changed on a Tuesday-we would ask that children bring their Reading books and Reading Records every day.

homework 19.9.18

We thank you for your continued support,

Miss Pringle, Mrs Oliver, Miss Christy and Mrs Steel

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